The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 22,500
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
167.6
105.7
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.85 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
38 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
647 mi
Range
791 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
791 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
